Putnam State Forest

Welcome to Vermont’s grand and beautiful Putnam State Forest covering over three counties. This is the state’s third largest state forest and it’s elevation ranges from 500 feet to 3,642 feet above sea level and protecting norhtern hardwood forest habitat that gives home to coyotes, white-tailed deer, black bears, and many others.

This forest grew in size by 83 acres in September 2025.

When visiting any State Park or State Forest in Vermont Please respect the rules.

*The following are prohibited; feeding of wildlife, littering, chainsaws,

*The following require special permits; posting of bills, removal of plants or earth material.

*Glass objects are not allowed in pools or swimming areas.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas, metal detecting, swimming, camping.

*Children aged 14 and under must be supervised by adults.

*All pets must be leashed no longer than 10 feet and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of Vermont, and United States statutes.